10 Hot Fall Cocktails to Try

Top down for hot fall cocktail in a bowl

Photograph by The College Housewife

Written by Cori Laastch

As the air gets cooler and the leaves start to turn, embrace the changing season by warming up with a fall drink! These hot fall cocktails combine warmth with some classic fall flavors, like pumpkin, cinnamon and apple.

Pumpkin Apple Cider

This slow-cooker pumpkin apple cider will not only taste like fall, but will also make your entire house smell like the season! Yielding several servings, this drink is perfect for entertaining guests.

Hot Chocolate Martini

This rich hot chocolate martini combines a classic hot chocolate base with vanilla vodka for a drink sure to warm you up! Top with marshmallows and roast with a kitchen lighter for added flare.

Classic Mulled Wine

Mulled wine fall drink — Image and recipe from The Modern Proper

This mulled wine is a classic hot fall cocktail. Simmer cloves, cinnamon sticks, oranges and red wine to bring out all the fall flavors.

Maple Ginger Hot Toddy

This maple ginger hot toddy is made with hot ginger tea, maple syrup and whiskey. It is a cozy cocktail to sip by the fire and can also help with congestion and sore throats.

Apple Cider Sangria

For a fruity drink, try this apple cider sangria. The white wine paired with cinnamon and fruit of your choice is a quick and easy recipe that looks and tastes great!

Cranberry Gin Fizz Cocktail

Cranberry gin fizz fall cocktail — Image and recipe from Jessica in the Kitchen

This cranberry gin fizz is a unique fall cocktail that is sure to impress. It starts with making your own simple syrup infused with cranberry and rosemary, which comes together in the end with lime juice and gin.

Spiced Pear and Bourbon

This spiced pear bourbon fall cocktail is bright and smooth. Served warm or over ice, the pear, bourbon, orange juice and apple brandy flavors all come together for a tasty fall drink.

Apple Pie Shot

While technically not a cocktail, this apple pie shot is a fun drink for fall get-togethers. With a few simple ingredients of apple cider, Fireball whiskey, whipped cream and cinnamon, this shot is apple pie in a drink.

Cinnamon Toast Cocktail

Cinnamon toast hot fall cocktail — Image and recipe from Julie Blanner

Another classic, this cinnamon toast cocktail is a fall must-try. This drink combines apple cider and cinnamon schnapps for an easy and delicious hot fall cocktail.

Apple Cider Hot Toddy

Warm up with this apple cider hot toddy! It’s sweet, seasonal and warm — perfect for fall nights.

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